March 9, 2025

12 Minutes

Garden Design and Planning

Beautiful Gardens That Take Care of Themselves (Almost)

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Design your garden with ground-covering perennials and native plants that naturally suppress weeds and thrive with minimal intervention. Group plants with similar water needs together in strategic zones, reducing both maintenance time and resource...

Perfect Timing: Feed Your Perennials When They Need It Most

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Feed perennials and shrubs during their active growth phase in early spring, just as new shoots emerge and soil temperatures reach 50°F (10°C). A balanced, slow-release fertilizer applied in March or April provides essential...

Bring Your Garden Back to Life: Simple Soil Practices That Work

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Build living soil systems through <a href="https://bluestem.ca/sustainable-and-eco-friendly-gardening/regenerative-gardening-how-your-garden-can-heal-the-earth-while-feeding-you/">regenerative gardening principles</a> that transform your garden into a self-sustaining ecosystem. Layer organic matter like fallen leaves, grass clippings, and kitchen scraps directly onto garden beds, creating a...